Speke Resort and Conference Center
| Speke Resort and Conference Center | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda |
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| Opening | 2007 |
| Owner | Ruparelia Group |
| Management | Ruparelia Group |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 335 |
| Number of suites | 59 |
| Number of restaurants | 5 |
| Website | |
| Homepage | |
The Speke Resort and Conference Center is a hotel-resort-conference-center in Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda, the third-largest economy in the East African Community. It is one of the five 4-star hotels in Kampala, as rated by the Uganda Tourism Board in June 2015.[1]
Location
The hotel is in Munyonyo, Makindye Division, in the southeastern part of Kampala, along the northern shores of Lake Victoria. This location is approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi), by road, southeast of Kampala's central business district.[2] The coordinates of the hotel are 0°14'15.0"N, 32°37'30.0"E (Latitude:0.2375; Longitude:32.6250).[3] The resort lies adjacent to the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort.
Overview
The resort was commissioned in 2007 in time to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2007. In 2012, the resort was valued at about US$150 million.[4]
Amenities
Amenities on-site include an Olympic-size infinity swimming pool, a choice of luxury apartments, cottages, at least five restaurants, bars, an equestrian center, and a gymnasium. Accommodation consists of 335 rooms, including 55 executive suites and 59 presidential suites.[5] Conference facilities can accommodate up to 500 guests. The marina has chauffeured and self-drive watercraft available for hire. Private yachts and boats are also accommodated. Helicopter rides for hire are also on offer.[6]
Ownership
The hotel is a member of the Ruparelia Group.[7]
See also
References
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